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Girl, 11, grabbed by man and woman on way to school in Irlam - police appeal for information

14 January 2025, 20:12 | Updated: 14 January 2025, 21:17

Police are appealing for information after an 11-year-old girl was grabbed by a man and woman while she was walking to school.

The girl, who managed to run away before telling an adult what happened, was approached by the pair on Silver Street in Irlam, Greater Manchester, at 8:30am on Tuesday 14 January.

Police believe the man and woman had been driving in the area in a car and van but they have not specified who was driving which vehicle.

The man has been described as white, approximately 5ft 9in tall, with short dark hair. He was clean-shaven and wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie.

The woman is described as white, and wearing leggings and a black hoodie.

Police have said the car was a black four-door vehicle, while the van was small, white, looked new and had a sliding door.

The force is advising anyone who lives in the area to check any dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage from around the time of the incident.

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious is also asked to contact police.

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Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has deployed extra officers to the area for reassurance as their enquiries continue.

Detective Inspector Justin Bryant, from GMP's Salford district, said: "This is of course a concerning and stressing incident and I would like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to investigate the circumstances.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed something or has footage from around the time of the incident. We would urge anyone with any information to please get in touch, as your assistance could be greatly beneficial to our work.

"We are ensuring that the girl and the family are being kept up to date and supported at this time."